Bobst has launched MW and 40SIX, a new range of flexo press which will help packaging manufacturers in producing short and long runs respectively.
They will be available in several print widths, offering fully automated tool handling, speeding up makereadies and reduce the need for manual handling.
The company claims that the two new ranges of flexo presses have been designed to produce high quality print at higher speeds and on a wide range of substrates. The MW press with its small footprint can produce high quality print and is available in 850mm or 1250mm print widths.
These are offered in standard configuration with limited number of options to the main requirements of users. MW with Bobst's earlier model 20SIX lines can cover a wide range of packaging industry needs, the company said.
CI Flexo product line managing director Jens Torkel said: "The 850mm wide MW 85F suits the markets' need for a medium web-width press with reduced tooling costs and weights for producing short runs.
"It delivers the highest printing speed in its market segment, at up to 500 m/min, and it has the most robust print unit available. It has a double upper/lower guide for the print and anilox shaft, and it has the largest diameter anilox roller in its category.
"The MW 85F offers a new dimension in our industry - it's the most suitable mid-web press on the market for printing both short and long runs without compromising on print quality.
"The MW 125F has all the features of the MW 85F model, plus a wider width at 1250 mm, which means it also delivers high efficiency and quality on wide packaging formats and long runs. Users can also use existing tools and gain the efficiency advantages of the MW Minimized Waste platform."
According to Bobst, the new 40SIX model has been designed for print widths ranging between 1450mm and up to 2250mm. This model provides fast and automated job change-overs with safe and easy sleeve handling.
40SIX is outfitted with smartCHANGE, a front portal and 4-axis automation system where operators are relieved from the difficult job of exchanging anilox and print sleeve.
The heavy-duty print unit, which the company claims was newly designed, features a smartLOCK automated locking and unlocking system which allows for easy front-loading and unloading of sleeves.
BOBST business unit web-fed head Erik Bothorel said: "These new presses, along with the existing 20SIX and 90SIX platforms, confirm BOBST's commitment to offering the most complete range of CI flexographic presses available in the industry.
"They delivering the highest printing quality along with ECG Extended Colour Gamut configurations when customers request them."
